Playa Colorado Surf Break

Lat Long: 11.41° N 86.05° W

Playa Colorado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.5° 

Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Colorado surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 635 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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15
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14
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15
0.9
SW
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14
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13
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13
0.9
SSW
9
0.7
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10
0.7
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
728
635
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410
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331
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269
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255
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116
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108
Wind (km/h)
35
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45
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35
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40
NE
35
ENE
25
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30
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25
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20
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25
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High Tide
4:35PM2.52m
5:02AM2.63m
5:19PM2.42m
5:44AM2.56m
6:02PM2.29m
6:25AM2.44m
6:45PM2.14m
7:07AM2.30m
7:30PM1.98m
7:52AM2.15m
8:20PM1.83m
8:43AM2.02m
9:18PM1.72m
Low Tide
10:29AM0.13m
10:45PM0.05m
11:15AM0.17m
11:27PM0.15m
11:59AM0.25m
00:08AM0.28m
12:43PM0.36m
00:50AM0.42m
1:29PM0.49m
1:33AM0.57m
2:18PM0.61m
2:21AM0.71m
3:16PM0.71m
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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